John & Jen
Synopsis
This is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, the son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. Jen and her younger brother, John, are growing up in the ever-changing world of mid-century America. As the country becomes divided over the war in Vietnam, so does the family, and battle lines are drawn between the once-close siblings. When John is killed in Vietnam, Jen is left to reconcile her memory of their fractured relationship along with her son and brother's namesake.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Austin Shaw, Guy Retallack
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Greenwald
- Original Score
- Andrew Lippa
- Original Title
- John & Jen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Southwark Playhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Austin Shaw, Guy Retallack
Tom Greenwald
Andrew Lippa
Department Leadership Roster
Austin Shaw
Director
Tom Greenwald
Writer
Guy Retallack
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John & Jen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is John & Jen about?
This is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, the son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. Jen and her younger brother, John, are growing up in the ever-changing world of mid-century America. As the country becomes divided over the war in Vietnam, so does the family, and battle lines are drawn between the once-close siblings. When John is killed in Vietnam, Jen is left to reconcile her memory of their fractured relationship along with her son and brother's namesake.
Who directed John & Jen?
John & Jen was directed by Austin Shaw, Guy Retallack.
Who stars in John & Jen?
The principal cast of John & Jen includes Rachel Tucker, Lewis Cornay.
When was John & Jen released and how long is it?
John & Jen was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for John & Jen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John & Jen was composed by Andrew Lippa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John & Jen?
John & Jen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).